Moms Vegetarian Soup

healthy vegetarian soup Healthy Vegetarian Soup - This soup is so hardy that it can be served as a meal on it’s own. Obviously, it’s low is sodium and fat! A simple elegant Vegetarian recipe thats easy to make as well.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Healthy Vegetarian Soup

1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Chopped carrots
1/2 c Thinly sliced celery
3 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
5 c Water
1/2 c Barley
4 ts Vegetable broth powder
1/8 ts Garlic powder

Directions to make Healthy Vegetarian Soup

Step 1:  Put vegtables in a large soup pot with a little water and cook for 5 min stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover & reduce heat to low & simmer 1 hour.

Vegetarian Pasta Meal

dnr_pasta Vegetarian Pasta Meal - This magnificent, hearty, vegetarian pasta recipe is packed with 6 different vegetables! Stir fried to a crisp tenderness, they are then added to your favorite pasta, and blanketed in a creamy, cheesy, pan sauce! Slowly, oven baked so the succulent sauce oozes all the way through, this quick, easy recipe, is ideal for a romantic dinner.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Vegetarian Pasta Meal

8 ounces pasta
1 medium zucchini,cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper,cut into strips
1/2 pound mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup scallions,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash freshly ground pepper
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Vegetarian Pasta Meal

Step 1:Cook pasta per package directions, cooking only 7 minutes; drain. Spoon into a 13×9 inch baking dish.
Step 2:Cook and stir zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, and scallions in hot olive oil in a skillet for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes. Spoon over pasta.
Step 3:Whisk flour into drippings in skillet and whisk in milk, add broth, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Add spinach and cheese. Pour sauce over vegetables & pasta.
Step 4:Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.